30 Days Wild for Care Homes
This June, thousands of people are taking part in 30 Days Wild, our month long nature challenge, and this year we want care homes involved too!
Spend 30 Days Wild with your residents!
It's simple: can you do something wild everyday for 30 days this June? From learning something new about nature to creating wild spaces on your home's grounds, there's something simple that everyone can do to bring nature into their lives.Â
Due to the Covid-19 crisis we are unable to provide printed packs this year, so all materials will be provided digitally. We are aware that care homes are isolating and practising crucial social distancing – we hope these activities provide a solace in nature and can be adapted to your current ways of working and care.Â
We've worked with the University of Derby to test the impact that 30 Days Wild can have on the people taking part. We've proven that 30 Days Wild can make you feel happier, healthier and more connected to nature throughout the challenge, and for months after, too!
The benefits of spending time in nature are especially important for the elderly and vulnerable, who can suffer from anxiety and confusion, and can feel disconnected from friends, family and the community beyond their care home. Even a little time spent in nature can decrease feelings of stress, depression and bewilderment. Nature has so many stimuli that will help improve cognitive function, and aid sensory and reminiscence therapy.